WHO MONITORS MEASLES CASES IN AKLAN

The World Health Organizations is closely monitoring the prevalence of measles in Aklan and other provinces. Aklan has around 200 confirmed measles cases while hundreds more are suspected. Several persons have died because of the disease. The PHO has instructed both private and private hospitals here to designate a ward for measles patients. PHO officials together with the Department of Health are also enjoining children to avail of their free anti-measles vaccines program.
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